Calendar

Title: ConcertDescription: The group Steel Wheels, based out of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, will perform at 7:30pm Thursday, June 11th in Iowa Mennonite School Celebration Hall. One of the band\’s members, Brian Dickel, is a native of Frytown and a 1994 IMS graduate. Tickets will be available at the door. You can also call 656-2073 or 683-2586.Date: 2015-06-11

Title: Whoopee DaysDescription: Brighton Whoopee Days continues Saturday, June 20th with the Whoopee Walk at the community center at 7am. The Lion\’s breakfast will run from 7 to 9 at the community center. Parade begins at 10am. Mud run registration begins at 1pm at the ball fields. Live entertainment begins at 6:30 at the city park stage. The Street Dance from 8:30 to midnight at Lagos Acres. Click here for the full schedule.Date: 2015-06-20

Title: Whoopee DaysDescription: Brighton Whoopee Days continues Friday, June 19th with the carnival at 4, concessions open and bingo begins at 5, Karaoke contest registration begins at 5, with the contest beginning at 6 at Camanders. The Lake Darling Saddle Club Fun Show at the horse arena and an illusion show at the city park stage start at 7. Jake McVey will perform from 9 to midnight in city park. Click here for the full schedule.Date: 2015-06-19

Title: Whoopee DaysDescription: Brighton Whoopee Days begins Thursday, June 18th. The first day will run from 5 to 9pm. There will be concessions, Bingo at the community center beginning at 5, and a Bill Riley Talent Show at 7pm. Click here for the full schedule.Date: 2015-06-18

Title: Blood DriveDescription: The Washington Knights of Columbus and Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Canter are hosting a blood drive from 1:30 to 6pm Thursday, June 25th at the KC Hall. Units collected will be used to help the Washington County Hospital and other Southeast Iowa hospital\’s supplies. To schedule a donation time, call Daniel at 653-4313 or email Daniel.Voss@edwardjones.com. Date: 2015-06-25

Title: Tractor RideDescription: The first Ding Darling Highway Tractor Ride is being held Saturday, June 20th. Participants will line up at Terry\’s Food Store located west Brighton at 7am. The tractor ride on Ding Darling Highway to Lake Darling State Park begins at 7:30am. Visit KCIIradio.com for more information. http://brightonchamberofcommerce.weebly.com/ Date: 2015-06-20

Title: Report CardsDescription: Report cards and Iowa Assessment scores can be picked up from 8am to 12:30pm and 1:30 to 4pm weekdays until Wednesday, June 24th. Call 653-5414 for more information.Date: 2015-06-24

Title: Alive After 5Description: A Halcyon House Alive After 5 is being held from 5 to 7pm Tuesday, June 9th at Applewood Bistro off of Sitler Drive. There will be tours, information on Halcyon\’s building project, refreshments and more. Date: 2015-06-09

Title: FestivalDescription: The Swinging Bridge Festival is being held Saturday, June 20th in Columbus Junction. The day begins with registration for the 5K and 1.5 mile walk at 6:30am. The Lions club breakfast is being held from 7 to 11 at the senior center. There will also be children\’s activities, a community walk and a luncheon at the senior center. For the full schedule, click here.Date: 2015-06-20

Title: TournamentDescription: A Spike Ball Tournament is being held at 7pm Tuesday, June 9th at the ONEighty Teen Center in Washington. 6th through 12th grade students are welcome to attend.Date: 2015-06-09

Title: Field DayDescription: George and Steve Schaefer will host a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day from 10am to 1pm Wednesday, June 17th at their farm near Kalona at 2475 135th Street. The difference between conventional and organic production systems will be discussed, as will cover crops and rotational grazing. For more information, call 515-232-5661.Date: 2015-06-17

Title: Trek FestDescription: Trek Fest is being held Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th in Riverside. The Kiddy parade is Friday afternoon. The main parade begins at 10am Saturday. There will also be a demo derby, fireworks display, games, food and amusement rides. Click here for the full schedule.Start Date: 2015-06-26End Date: 2015-06-27

Title: Talent SearchDescription: A Bill Riley Talent Search will be held at 7pm Wednesday, June 24th during the Johnson County Fair at the fairgrounds. Individuals between the ages of 2 and 21 are encouraged to register by calling 319-456-2931 or emailing kerry.hadley@usbank.com. www.billrileytalentsearch.comDate: 2015-06-24

Title: State Fair MeetingDescription: Kalona Chamber member businesses interested in sending products to the Iowa State Fair to be sold at the chamber\’s booth or would like more information can attend a meeting at 8am Friday, June 12th at Kalona City Hall. Call 319-656-2660 for more information. Date: 2015-06-12

Title: Alive After 5Description: A Halcyon House Alive After 5 is being held from 5 to 7pm Tuesday, June 9th at Applewood Bistro off of Sitler Drive. There will be tours, information on Halcyon\’s building project, refreshments and more. Date: 2015-06-09

Title: Paddle Board ClinicDescription: Louisa County Conservation is holding a Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic will be offered Wednesday, June 17th at Snively Campground. The thirty minute sessions will start at 6, 6:30 and 7pm. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 319-523-8381 or email btiller @ l c c b . org. For more information, visit LouisaCountyConservation.org.Date: 2015-06-17